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NEW
Engineering Design and Creative Problem Solving
Use the engineering design process on suggested projects or your students' own creations. This module made possible by the Silicon Valley Engineering Council

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E-Waste Science and Technology
curriculum module. Combines technology and environmental education in a single unit.

The Engineering/ Technology core curriculum meets UC "a-g" requirements as a science elective. Download the approved Course Description for your own application.

lesson nuggets- engineering and technology education

This page presents short educational lessons, grabbers, snacks, bits, bites and other engineering/technology curricula enrichment suggestions. These sites are among the best of the many links and resources referenced in the curriculum modules. Be sure to check out the "Links" pages in each of the modules for additional suggestions.

Engineering and Technology Lesson Nuggets

Engineering Design Process
Downloadable 4MB File
PowerPoint presentation: a workshop on the engineering design process developed by CETA for the Silicon Valley Engineering and Science Fair Association, 2/2/04
ASME Resources for Pre-College Educators Various links and resources for teachers including workshops and engineering lesson ideas
The Online Learning Environment Geared for grade 9-12 science, engineering, and technology students, this site allows you to select from dozens of subjects from robotics to hovercraft, study the information provided, and then take an online quiz to test your comprehension.

Science Lesson Nuggets

MATEC Educators may access free downloads of chemistry and physics lessons related to semiconductors
Exploratorium
The Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception
Outstanding educational resources including a collection of science demonstrations (snacks) excellent for interest grabbers and fun ways to introduce science principles.

Mathematics Lesson Nuggets

 

Mixed Subjects Lesson Nuggets